With the achievement, the company has received approval for the system to enter into low-rate initial production (LRIP).

The flight tests conducted on the missile system included ten limited user test flights and were completed across the performance envelope and target requirements over a period of months, thereby leading to the attainment of the milestone C status.

The test results demonstrated the combat effectiveness and technical maturity of the JAGM system.

Replacing the combat-proven Hellfire Romeo and Hellfire Longbow missiles, JAGM is a multi-sensor air-to-ground missile that is backward compatible with all rotary wing and fixed wing platforms that are capable of firing the Hellfire family of missiles.

"The test results demonstrated the combat effectiveness and technical maturity of the JAGM system."

Lockheed’s JAGM system features a multimode guidance section that provides the soldiers with improved performance capabilities on the battlefield.